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Behold, the Lego Ferrari F40

No deposit or waiting list for this new Lego status symbol, at least not yet

July 6, 2015

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The Lego set you've been waiting for since the Reagan administration is finally here; say hello to the Ferrari F40 rendered in very red plastic bricks, all 1,158 of them. So it'll be just a tiny bit less difficult to put this one together than the real thing, but the upside is that you won't have to do all those pricey services every few thousand miles.

The real F40 is, of course, powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V8 producing 478 hp, just like poster that's still in your room indicates. With the Lego version you can actually pop the engine cover and the front section and admire the small plastic V8 underneath.

Attention to detail is key in this model -- it has to be given how much you'll pay for one -- so that means the car features pop-up headlights, opening doors, side mirrors, NACA ducts, exhaust tips, a mesh grille, a Ferrari badge and real rubber tires so that it doesn't bob around on your desk at work with that plasticky sound as your colleagues look on and wonder why you have it. But once they see it they'll want one, too.

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The engine compartment is ready for its scheduled belt service at an independent shop you don't really trust 100 percent. Photo by Lego

Despite the high number of pieces, the car itself is compact, almost corresponding 1/18 scale among diecast models. That means it's not just a shell sitting on tires, but features plenty of mechanical components that you'll have to assemble yourself. The box says 14-plus so that means you can't waste it as a present for kids -- this one's all for you.

How much for this 1980s icon? That'll be $89.99 plus tax, which actually results in a price that's vaguely proportional to other Lego vehicles. If something like a police motorcycle costs $6.99, then this is pretty good bargain for a Ferrari. This set goes on sale in August, which means you won't feel guilty for buying it for yourself rather than someone else for the holiday season.

And no, you won't be able to buy or sell your place in line to receive one, though that would have been a nice feature for added realism.